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Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
CHILDREN
Stage Door Conservatory's “Kids OnStage” presents “Blame it on the Wolf,” a free mini-musical by Douglas Love, at 7:30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St. 527-5939. StageDoorCamp@aol.com
FILM
Czech Horror and Fantasy on Film: “Valerie and Her Week of Numbers” at 7:30 p.m. and “Morgiana” at 9:20 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students, $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth, $8 adults. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Hip Hop Film Fest at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5 per film. For film schedule email info@HipHopFilmFest.com or call 415-285-1416. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jeremiah Tower talks about “California Dish: What I Saw (and Cooked) at the American Culinary Revolution” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 1730 Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Ballet Counterpointe Rep of Berkeley, “Works in Motion” showcasing local choreographers and ballet artists from the independent dance scene, at 8 p.m. at ODC Theater, 3153 17th St. at Shotwell, SF. Tickets are $15-$20 sliding scale, available from 415-863-9834.
The Soukous Stars from Congo at 9:30 p.m., at Ashkenaz. Cost is $18. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
The Weary Boys, Gilbert Dribblers at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Beatropolis performs nu-jazz, hip-hop, dNb and dub at 7:30 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $6-$15 sliding scale. 649-8744.
www.thejazzhouse.com
Ellen Rowe, pianist, at 5 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $20 general, $10 students, $5 seniors. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Brenda Boykin and Folk-
lorico 57, new traditions in jazz and blues, at 8 p.m. at the Jazz-
school. Cost is $12-$18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Michael McNevin, singer songwriter, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Danny Caron and Friends at 9:30 p.m. at Downtown, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
Dub Vision, reggae and dancehall grooves, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-7625.
www.jupiterbeer.com
Ghandaia, El Jefe, Tribolectic perform Latin Funk, Hip Hop, and Jazz Electronica at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $6. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
The Locusts, Erase Errata, Hella, The Rah Brahs, My Name is Rar Rar perform at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
San Francisco Mime Troupe Veronique of the Mounties in “Operation: Frozen Freedom” at 1:30 p.m. in Live Oak Park. 415-285-1717. www.sfmt.org
FILM
“The Cockettes” free screening with costume party at 8
p.m. at the Long Haul, a reading room, library and community center in South Berkeley lo-
cated at 3124 Shattuck Ave. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751.
www.thelonghaul.org
The Inquiring Camera: Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks - Part Two: “Remnants” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students; $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth; $8 adults. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Hip Hop Film Fest at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5 per film. For film schedule email info@HipHopFilmFest.com or call 415-285-1416. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Susan McDougal discusses “The Woman Who Wouldn’t Talk,” on her refusal to testify in the Whitewater investigations, at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
African Drum Workshop with Wade Peterson. Beginners from 10 to 11:30 a.m., experienced from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Jazz House. Cost is $15-$25, and advance registration is encouraged. 533-5111.
Ballet Counterpointe Rep of Berkeley, “Works in Motion” showcasing local choreographers and ballet artists from the independent dance scene, at 8 p.m. at ODC Theater, 3153 17th St. at Shotwell, SF. Tickets are $15-20 sliding scale, available from 415-863-9834.
North Indian Classical Music, Lakshmi Shankar, vocals, and Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, tabla, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets are $12-$20. 415-454-6264.
Adrian’s Music Salon with Michael La Macchia ensemble at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $6-$15 sliding scale. www.thejazzhouse.com
Shawn Baltazor and Kenny Pexton, farewell concert, at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373.
www.jazzschool.com
Caribbean Allstars perform reggae at 9:30 p.m., at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Luddites, Dead Science, Graham Connah’s Jettison Slinky, Good for Cows at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082.
www.starryploughpub.com
Slow and Slower at 9:30 p.m. at Downtown, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Gram-
my-winning folk music legend, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $17.50 in ad
vance, $18.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Hot for Teacher: A Van Halen Tribute and Blitzenhamer perform at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
Married Couple, alt-jazz,, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-7625.
www.jupiterbeer.com
Strike Anywhere, From Ashes Rise, They Live, Robot has Werewolf Hand, The Disaster, Stalker Potential (last show) perform at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
Opening Reception BACA National Juried Exhibition from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Exhibition runs until Sept. 13. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
San Francisco Mime Troupe Veronique of the Mounties in “Operation: Frozen Freedom” at 1:30 p.m. in Live Oak Park. 415-285-1717. www.sfmt.org
FILM
W. C. Fields: “So’s Your Old Man” at 5:30 p.m. and “The Man on the Flying Trapeze” at 7:15 at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students, $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth, $8 adults. 642-0808.
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“East and West,” a 1923 silent film comedy, at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Suggested donation $2. 848-0237.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry at Cody’s with Dale Pendell and Dick Bakken at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Roger King will read from his new novel, “A Girl From Zan-
zibar,” which recently won the Bay Area Book Reviewer’s Award for Fiction, at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Live Oak Concert, William Skeen, ‘cello, performs Bach Suites for solo ‘cello at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center. Cost is $10, BACA members $8, Students and seniors $9. Children under 12 free. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Third Annual Transbay
Skronkathon BBQ from noon to 10:30 p.m. at The Jazz House. We supply the grills, tables and music, with fifty or so bands performing conceptual deconstruc-
ted creative nonstandards, and you bring something for the grill, and enjoy the day. 649-8744. http://music.acme.com
Flamenco Open Stage at Ashkenaz, at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
www.ashkenaz.com
Phil Marsh, traditional and contemporary folk, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761.
www.freightandsalvage.org
Steve Erquiaga and Trio
Paradiso, originals with Argentine and Brazilian influences, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10-$15. 845-5373.
www.jazzschool.com
Catholic Comb, Soular perform Alt Rock at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $6. 848-0886.
www.blakesontelegraph.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ezra Bayda reads from his new book, “At Home in the Muddy Water: A Guide to Finding Peace within Everyday Chaos,” at 7:30 p.m. Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Poetry Express, Public Speaking for Poets Workshop, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
FILM
The Inquiring Camera: “Intoxicated by My Illness” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students, $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth, $8 adults. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Berkeley Summer Poetry, with Julia Vinograd, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mediterranean Cafe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. Free, open mic, poetry, prose, short fiction, amateur and advanced artists welcome. 549-1128.
Raymond Francis discusses his new book “Never be Sick Again” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
Diana Winston, Associate Director of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship in Berkeley, will discuss her new book, “Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens,” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Courtableau at 8:30 p.m. with a Cajun dance lesson with Patti Whitehurst at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dayna Stephens House Jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $5.649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Mimi Fox, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
FILM
Excess of Evil: “The Brotherhood of Satan” at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students, $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth, $8 adults. 642-0808.
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7, $5 with student i.d. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Café Poetry and open mic hosted by Kira Allen at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Do-
nation requested. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Hookside, rockin’ a cappella, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
African Music Series: Pape and Cheikh from Senegal at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13 in advance, $15 at the door. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jules Broussard and Ned Boynton at 8 p.m. at Down-
town, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
FILM
The Inquiring Camera: “The Damned and the Sacred” at 8:50 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4 members, UC students, $5 UC faculty, staff, seniors, disabled, youth, $8 adults 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ved Mehta will read from “Dark Harbor: Building House and Home on an Enchanted Island” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
www.blackoakbooks.com
Grace Martin Smith and Richard Schwartzenberger, translators of “Listening to Istanbul: Selected Poems of Orhan Vei Kanik,” will read the poems and show slides of Istanbul at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. at Rose. 843-3533. www.easygoing.com
Stanton Friedman discusses the existence of a UFO cover-up and his new book “Top Secret/MAJIC” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Lúnasa, high energy traditional Irish music, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $17.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door. 548-1761.
www.freightandsalvage.org
Danny Barnes, The Places at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082.
www.starryploughpub.com
Keni El Lebrijano, flamenco guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
AT THE THEATER
Aurora Theater Company, “The Accidental Activist” Aug. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at 2081 Addison St. Tickets are $20. Buy your tickets online at www.Frantix.net or 415-621-1216 or 866-372-6849. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Music Theater Company, “Oliver!” Lionel Bart’s musical will be performed Aug. 8 and 9, at 8 p.m. at Albany High School, 603 Key Route, Albany. Tickets are $15 general, $10 seniors, students, and low-income. 524-1224.
Oakland Summer Theater, “The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch,” Aug. 8 and 9, Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $8 seniors and students. Chabot School Auditorium, 6686 Chabot Rd. To reserve tickets call 597-5026.
Shotgun Players, “Mother Courage and Her Children,” by Bertolt Brecht, translated by David Hare, directed by Patrick Dooley. Runs Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. in John
Hinkle Park, until Sept. 14. No show Aug 9. Show Sept. 13 is at Live Oak Park, Shattuck and Berryman. Free. 704-8210.
www.shotgunplayers.org
EXHIBITIONS
ACCI Gallery, “Taste and Touch,” ACCI Members Exhibition with artists Toby Tover-Krein, Ellen Russell, Jean Hearst and Biliana Stremska. The exhibition runs to Aug. 11.
Annual Seconds Sale Aug. 14 - 17. Gallery hours are Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1652 Shattuck Ave. 843-2527. www.accigallery.com
Addison Street Windows, “Windows” An all-media exhibit by San Francisco Women Artists, Thurs., July 10 through Mon., Aug. 11. 2018 Addison St. 658-0585. For more information on the artists call 524-8538.
The Ames Gallery, “Conversations with Myself” Works by Barry Simons. Paintings and collages incorporating the artist’s original poetry. By appointment or chance. Exhibition runs until Aug. 15. 2661 Cedar St. 845-4949. www.amesgallery.com
Berkeley Art Center, 19th National Juried Exhibition: “Works on Paper,” runs Aug. 6 to Sept. 13. Berkeley Art Center in Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St. Open Wed. - Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 644-6893.
www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Berkeley Historical Society, “Focus on Berkeley” A photography exhibit by the Berkeley Camera Club, Berkeley High School students and community photographers in celebration of the City’s 125th Anniversary. Exhibition runs until Sept. 13. Berkeley History Center, 1931 Center St. Sponsored by the Berkeley Historical Society,
848-0181.
Berkeley Public Library, “The Lighter Side of Crop Circles,” photographs by Ben Ailes. Runs until Aug. 30. First Floor Catalog Lobby, 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck. 981-6100.
Berkeley YWCA, “Photo-
graphs by Charles and Hilda Good - 1915 to 1921: Homesteading in Southern California” through Aug. 29. in the YWCA Main Lounge, 2600 Bancroft Way. 848-6375.
Kala Art Institute, Kala Fellowship Exhibition, Part II Runs until Sept. 6. Call for gallery hours. 1060 Heinz Ave. 549-2977. www.kala.org
A New Leaf Gallery/Sculpture Site, “Four Elements of Sculpture: Fire, Air, Water and Earth,” Exhibition runs to August 31. 1286 Gilman St. Call for gallery hours. 527-7621. www.sculpturesite.com
Red Oak Realty “Mixed Media,” by Stan Whitehead. Reception for the artist on Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs July 31 through October 23, Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1891 Solano Ave. 527-3387.
Slater/Marinoff & Co., “All Animal Art” Forty photographers and artists have donated works to help fund the spay-neuter and food costs of the Milo Foundation’s work in finding new homes for abandoned dogs and cats. Exhibition runs until Aug. 31. Hours are Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1823 Fourth St. 548-2001.
Sway Gallery, “Secret Summer” paintings, installations, collages, prints, drawings, and mixed media by Nana Hayashi, Greg Moore, Marc Snegg, Gabrielle Wolodarski. Runs Aug. 12 - Oct. 5 Opening Reception on Tues., Aug. 12, 7-10 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day. 2569 Telegraph Ave. 489-9054.
